File #: ID 2018-501    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/13/2018 In control: Regular City Commission Meeting
On agenda: 9/26/2018 Final action: 9/26/2018
Title: APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM OF SCOTT TAMASKO AGAINST THE CITY OF MARGATE FOR $70,000 WITHOUT ADMISSION OF LIABILITY.
Attachments: 1. RESOLUTION, 2. CORRESPONDENCE, 3. BACKGROUND

 

TO:                     Mayor and City Commission

 

FROM:                     Samuel A. May, City Manager

 

DATE:                     September 26, 2018

 

 

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APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM OF SCOTT TAMASKO AGAINST THE CITY OF MARGATE FOR $70,000 WITHOUT ADMISSION OF LIABILITY.

 

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BACKGROUND:                                          On February 27, 2017, claimant Scott Tomasko was involved in a vehicular accident with a City employee. The Police Officer that responded to the scene did not assign fault to either driver. Settlement of this claim for $70,000, without admission of liability, is recommended as a business decision based upon consideration of foreseeable costs to take this matter to trial.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION:                     For approval.

 

 

FISCAL IMPACT:                     $70,000; Account 501-0810-590.45-08

 

 

CONTACT PERSON:                     Laura Pastore, Risk Manager